Certificate curriculum

The coursework in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is designed to give you an advanced understanding of engineering management principles that will ease your transition into leadership.

All courses are developed and taught by faculty in the College of Engineering. The classes focus on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of an organization. By the time you complete the program, you’ll be prepared to move into a management role.

Degree requirements

A total of 18 quarter credits are required to graduate with your Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management, though depending on course credit combinations, you may end with more credits than the minimum of 18 required. Degree requirements and curriculum information are available on Oregon State's academic catalog.

Sample course topics

• Project management in engineering
• Operations management
• Supply and sourcing management
• Financial and cost analysis
• Statistical concepts for engineering managers

Math requirements

To succeed in this program, a basic understanding of calculus (differential and integral), matrix algebra, and probability and statistics is necessary.

A pathway to a master’s degree

The specialized knowledge you gain through the engineering management graduate certificate program may serve as a pathway to Oregon State’s 45-credit online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management.

You may transfer all 18 of this certificate’s credits toward the MEng program, and we recommend applying for the master’s program after completing between 12 and 15 credits toward your certificate.